Politics
Guyana: Presidential and general elections set for May 11
The motion, which had been submitted by the minority Alliance for Change (AFC) had the backing of the main opposition grouping, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU). The two opposition groups control a one-seat majority in the 65-member Parliament.
Ramotar said the opportunities that prorogation provided for continued dialog and engagements with the parliamentary opposition parties had not materialized.
“The parliamentary opposition adopted an inflexible position that they will not engage with me until parliament is reconvened. I had hoped that they would have reconsidered this unproductive posture and meet with me so that we can discuss our differences and find solutions to advance the development of Guyana.”
He said in light of the opposition’s failure to engage his administration in improving the socioeconomic well-being of the population and the country, he has had no other option but to call the elections.
The opposition parties have welcomed Ramotar’s announcement of the general and regional elections. -(CMC)
